Discover insights and tips from National Children's Alliance and the CAC Movement that can help guide you to help kids and families heal after abuse.
By Heather Provencher, LCSW National Children’s Alliance More than 1.5 million children in our country have unique experiences and nee...
By Heather Provencher, LCSW National Children’s Alliance More than 1.5 million children in our country have unique experiences and needs related to a parent’s current military service. Children’s Advocacy Centers... Continue Reading
By Geoff Sidoli, MSW, LCSW Whether it’s in the initial stages of discovering children with problematic sexual behavior (PSB), or later stages involving clarification and/or reunification, promoting safety and healthy interactions is at the core of any strategy. Reunification... Continue Reading
By Rhonda Wurgler, MPA, Ed.D. Children’s Advocacy Centers (CACs) are increasingly focused not only on investigations and prosecutions, but also on supporting children’s healing through trauma-informed mental health services. As... Continue Reading
Therapy animals can provide a level of care for clients that humans can’t. Some Children’s Advocacy Centers have furry friends to provide comfort to kids who are disclosing abuse or in... Continue Reading
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By Heather Provencher, LCSW National Children’s Alliance More than 1.5 million children in our country have unique experiences and needs related to a parent’s current military service. Children’s Advocacy Centers... Continue Reading
By Geoff Sidoli, MSW, LCSW Whether it’s in the initial stages of discovering children with problematic sexual behavior (PSB), or later stages involving clarification and/or reunification, promoting safety and healthy interactions is at the core of any strategy. Reunification... Continue Reading
By Rhonda Wurgler, MPA, Ed.D. Children’s Advocacy Centers (CACs) are increasingly focused not only on investigations and prosecutions, but also on supporting children’s healing through trauma-informed mental health services. As... Continue Reading
Therapy animals can provide a level of care for clients that humans can’t. Some Children’s Advocacy Centers have furry friends to provide comfort to kids who are disclosing abuse or in... Continue Reading
Over the past few decades, the revelations of institutional child sexual abuse—from churches and sports organizations to schools and after-school programs—have shaken public trust and sparked a massive overhaul of... Continue Reading
Welcome to In Movement! In this segment of our blog, we interview thought leaders from within our own organizations – from CACs and MDTs and partner agencies – to gain insight into... Continue Reading
By Guardify Children’s Advocacy Centers (CACs) creating a safe and supportive environment for kids to share their experiences is paramount, especially when investigating violent crimes. The forensic interview at a... Continue Reading
Welcome to In Movement! In this segment of our blog, we interview thought leaders from within our own organizations – from CACs and MDTs and partner agencies – to gain insight into... Continue Reading
By Amelia Siders, Ph.D. While diagnoses of PTSD are prevalent in our work with adolescents who present for services at children’s advocacy centers, discussions about how to assess and address... Continue Reading
